Today I was reminded why I LOVE being an Intervention Specialist (Special Education Teacher). After school my husband and I took care of a 16 year-old Autistic boy. As I was leaving school today I was getting HILARIOUS texts from JB (my husband). I was getting things such as, &quot... [More]

I must apologize to you for not being as consistent with my blogs. Two weeks ago we moved out to the country and didn't have internet until a week ago. Then, just when I thought I was getting back into my groove my Mom went into the hospital. Other than my husband she is ... [More]

Today my husband left the house at 5:00 in the morning. I was shocked because I didn't hear him shower or even start the microwave (our room is right next to the kitchen) for his usual egg sandwich. You know me, the "food police" wife, was worried he didn't have any bre... [More]

Some people may criticize my diet because I don't have a lot of elaborate menu items. If you are looking for lengthy recipes my diet is definitely not for you. I have to admit, by the time I get home from work I don't feel like making a labor-intensive meal. I'm all abo... [More]

What are "free foods?" Jenny Craig taught me what foods I was able to enjoy as much as I wanted of:
ketchup
mustard
many veggies (peppers, salad, carrots, pea pods, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms)
salsa
hot sauce... [More]

How do you make good choices for your children? My husband and I had over his half-sisters (5 and 7 years old) for dinner and a sleep over. We both say adamantly how we want our children raised on healthy foods with little sugar. Apparently that is not as easy as we thought it woul... [More]

You know the times when you are out all day, haven't packed anything, exerted a lot of energy, and just feel sick with hunger? Many times while we were moving and driving loads back and forth between the old and new house I was so busy carrying and unpacking that before I noticed it hunger... [More]

Hello! So of course yesterday I was blabbing my stress to you and it didn't occur to me that the sore throat I have had the past several days was going to hit with a vengeance! Stress = lowered immune system = sick. Working with kids I definitely get my fair share of germs.&nbs... [More]

My Dad had lost eight pounds this summer bike riding 5 days a week 2 hours per day! He was really working hard and even though he was dedicated to losing some weight it was an easy decision to do it bike riding because he loves the outdoors. It is a stress-reliever and a time to reflect.... [More]

Today was a great day. I'm sorry to keep praising Jenny Craig but they just helped me so much and continue to amaze me! I have been stressed to the max lately. We have been building a house for seven months and of course we were finally able to move in THE DAY BEFORE SCHOOL STA... [More]